Armed with the goal of helping others, Jim Gaven's mission is to write songs that make you think of a good time in your life, make you feel good about yourself, and most of all, put a smile on your face. The upbeat singer/songwriter from Hamilton, NJ wants to make a positive difference in the world and truly believes that music has the ability to do that. Quoted as saying, 'I want to inspire you to do great things as I have been inspired. The fact that you can create something out of nothing and have it last forever is amazing to me.' This is a true testament to the everlasting impact we can all have on each other, and Jim hopes to bring that kind of attitude to the forefront through song.
I've been playing guitar for 12 years now, writing songs for 10.
Yes, at various places. Mostly Coffeehouses, smaller bars, wineries/vineyards, weddings, birthday/graduation parties, clubs, festivals, in-house concerts, and open mic nights. Some notable places I've played at are: The Stone Pony (Asbury Park), The Bitter End and the Knitting Factory (NYC), Maxwell's (Hoboken), Conduit (Trenton), Seton Hall University (South Orange), TCNJ (Ewing), Drew University (Madison).
All in all, I've played well over 400 events in my career.
Goo Goo Dolls, Switchfoot, Lady Antebellum, Matt Nathanson, Parachute, Dashboard Confessional, Jimmy Eat World, Third Eye Blind, U2
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electronic Piano/Keyboard, Ukulele, Percussion, Vocals, Garageband Recording Software